“Spiritual formation” is a hot topic today. But does it work? The Old Testament prophet Haggai would answer no. Read more…
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The theology of Spiritual Formation sounds great on paper, but it is focused on the wrong target. Scripture defines spiritual maturity as strong, saving faith, not greater obedience. Read more…
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The Bible teaches that spiritual maturity is an inward reality which is impossible to achieve through self-effort or outward disciplines. Spiritual maturity is strictly a gift which God gives by His grace, on His time table, according to His plan, independent of any practices I practice. Read more….
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The biblical picture of prayer is not that it is a spiritual discipline that I use to reach a higher spiritual level. Rather the biblical picture of prayer is as an unavoidable mandatory battlefield in the war of faith. Read more…